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Google-Twitter feature for faster story display on smartphones

Last Updated: Saturday, September 12, 2015, 15:37

Citing multiple sources, tech website Recode reported about a feature that will show instant articles to users who click on a link in Twitter or in Google search results.

Facebook unveils its virtual assistant 'M'

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 18:05

Social media giant Facebook has created a virtual assistant 'Facebook M' powered by artificial intelligence that can do everything.

SVG Media, Komli Media India merging to form mobile marketing giant

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 17:44

The combined entity will have a combined share of 60 per cent of digital ad-tech spends in India, and a reach of over 150 million Indian Internet users across all screens, it said in a statement.

Komli Media launches new company

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 17:05

The new entity, RevX, has secured USD 4 million in funding from Komli's exisiting investors Norwest, DFJ, Nexus, Helion and Peepul Capital, the company said in a statement.

Watch: Indian girl develops software which prevents cyber bullying

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 18:26

The software has text recognition capability and as soon as an offensive phrase is detected it sends a pop-up message asking to reconsider the user comments.

Pinterest, Instagram users doubled since 2012: Study

Last Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 14:45

Americans using social media and messaging apps have doubled in the past few years as per a study.

Zee Media to foray into English news broadcasting

Last Updated: Monday, August 17, 2015, 15:49

The company, part of the Essel Group, has appointed Rohit Gandhi as Editor-in-Chief of English news broadcast and related content with effect from August 17, ZMCL said in a statement.

Zee Media Q1 net narrows to Rs 7 cr

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 16:22

The company had reported a net loss of Rs 17.52 crore in the same quarter last year.

HMVL to seek shareholders' nod to raise upto Rs 250 crore

Last Updated: Saturday, August 1, 2015, 19:06

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd (HMVL) on Saturday said it will seek shareholders' approval to raise up to Rs 250 crore through issuance of non convertible debentures (NCDs) on private placement basis.

Viacom Inc acquires 50% stake in Prism TV for Rs 940 crore

Last Updated: Friday, July 31, 2015, 20:40

US-based media firm Viacom Inc on Friday acquired 50 percent stake in Prism TV -- an entity of Reliance Industries-owned Network18 Group -- which owns and operates regional entertainment channels in India, including ETV Marathi and ETV Gujarati, for Rs 940 crore.

Focus turns to The Economist after FT sale

Last Updated: Saturday, July 25, 2015, 09:18

The Economist Group could become the latest British media business to undergo a change of ownership this year as its co-owner Pearson focuses on education, bankers and industry sources said.

Nikkei going global with Financial Times takeover

Last Updated: Friday, July 24, 2015, 23:40

Japanese media giant Nikkei said Friday its surprise acquisition of the Financial Times for USD 1.3 billion underscores its goal to be the voice of Asia on economic affairs as part of a broader Internet-driven global expansion.